Discover how it all began--read BLACKWELL: the prequel -- ASIN: B01M7T4NQT

SOME MONSTERS NEVER DIE

Over a hundred years after the death of Magnus Blackwell, Altmover Manor sits abandoned.

Lexie Arden and her fiancé, Will Bennet, are determined to rescue the neglected Mount Desert Island landmark. They want to make Altmover Manor their home. But Magnus has other plans.

A spirit bound to his former residence, Magnus finds himself inexplicably drawn to the young woman. She has a supernatural gift; a gift Magnus wants to exploit.

As Lexie and Will settle in, secrets from Magnus’s past begin to surface. Compelled to learn all she can about the former owner, Lexie becomes immersed in a world of voodoo, curses, and the whereabouts of a mysterious dragon cane.

Magnus’s crimes won’t be so easily forgotten, and what Lexie unearths is going to change the future … for everyone.

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Discover how it all began--read BLACKWELL: the prequel -- ASIN: B01M7T4NQT

SOME MONSTERS NEVER DIE

Over a hundred years after the death of Magnus Blackwell, Altmover Manor sits abandoned.

Lexie Arden and her fiancé, Will Bennet, are determined to rescue the neglected Mount Desert Island landmark. They want to make Altmover Manor their home. But Magnus has other plans.

A spirit bound to his former residence, Magnus finds himself inexplicably drawn to the young woman. She has a supernatural gift; a gift Magnus wants to exploit.

As Lexie and Will settle in, secrets from Magnus’s past begin to surface. Compelled to learn all she can about the former owner, Lexie becomes immersed in a world of voodoo, curses, and the whereabouts of a mysterious dragon cane.

Magnus’s crimes won’t be so easily forgotten, and what Lexie unearths is going to change the future … for everyone.

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“Who you were is of no consequence. It’s who you will become that matters.”

Damned is the second instalment (Book #1) in the Magnus Blackwell series by Alexandrea Weis with Lucas Astor- and comes after the prequel Blackwell (Book #0.5). I was riveted by the prequel, I couldn’t wait to continue the story, so I had a lot of anticipation for this book. The authors met all my expectations, and then some! I couldn’t have loved this book more. It is full of thrilling mystery, suspense, drama, the supernatural- voodoo, ghosts, and magic. It isn’t quite as dark as the prequel, but the story more than holds its own without it.The story is set a hundred years after Blackwell and we find that Magnus is now a ghost, bound to his former home ‘Altmover Manor’. The manor is slowly succumbing to the elements, still an impressive sight, just in dire need of some attention.Will Bennett is a talented architect who purchases the manor with big plans on renovating it and restoring its former grandeur. He and his fiancé Lexie Arden arrive at the manor ready to get things started, but they soon realise that things aren’t going to be quite that easy.Lexie was born with ‘the gift’- which until now hadn’t meant much, just sensing stuff- but moving into Altmover Manor seems to awaken her gift- now she is able to see and hear ghost. Will doesn’t believe in the supernatural, so the fact that the house is haunted causes quite a bit of tension between them. Add to this, the strange caretaker of the property, Remi, who has agreed to stay on and help Will with the renovations. Lexie can’t help but feel that he is hiding something from them, and really doesn’t trust him.Magnus needs Lexie’s help in finding his dragon cane, if it isn’t found soon chaos would ensue and destroy everything he holds dear. The search for his cane takes Lexie from the Island, to Boston and then on to New Orleans- along the way she discovers that there is so much more to the whole story that she could have ever imagined. To unravel the mystery and get to the bottom of it all, will take team work. She is going to have to learn to trust Magnus and work together in order for them both to find their destiny.This book is an exceptional tale, incredibly well written- the product of very talented storytellers. The writing is compelling, polished, descriptive and exquisitely detailed. The authors easily transport the reader into the story, where we walk the streets of New Orleans, seeing all the wonders of the city, right alongside the characters.I could go on and on about this book, I loved everything about it- but you really should read it for yourself, as you are sure to love it just as much as I did. But if you haven’t read the prequel, I would definitely start with it first, to get all the backstory and character details that are referenced in this book.An amazing and truly memorable read!I am really excited to find out what the next book has in store for us!

From the moment the book started I was hooked.Will's inability to understand Lexie's gift but loves her anyway has bought a haunted manor house where there are cases of possession, voodoo magic and fights between the dead around the living. Lexie finds out more than she planned to and becomes more than she ever thought. I hope there is a sequel to this book as I loved it so much and couldn't put it down.This is an honest review given through an ARC from Hidden Gems.

The story Damned: A Magnus Blackwell Novel (Book 1) by Alexandrea Weis/Lucas Astor is a suspense/mystery romance book. This is the kind of story that I love reading. It includes ghosts, voodoo, and the search for a dragon cane. This story had me hooked from the first chapter and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the last page. It is a story about a young woman who while searching for a dragon cane, investigating the history of Altmover Manor, and also the history of Magnus Blackwell finds stunning revelations and that not all is as it seems to be. I loved reading about the characters of Lexie Arden and Will Bennet. Will is a man that wants to restore Altmover Manor. He puts all his time, effort, and money into the project. While Lexie is determined to support him, she finds that once they take up residence in the Manor he seems to be acting strangely. What could be the cause of his strange behavior? Lexie is a woman who is smart, independent, and has a gift. This gift is telling her that there is more to Altmover Manor than meets the eye. Her feelings are verified by strange occurrences that happen on a regular basis. Will Lexie find out all the secrets that Altmover Manor is holding? Then there is the character of Magnus Blackwell. When he was alive this man took actions that I would consider evil and selfish. Now as a spirit he is strangely attracted to Lexie and her gift. Why is he attracted to Lexie and is she in danger because of him? This story had me on the edge of my seat and wondering what was going to happen next. I also enjoyed reading about the relationship between Lexie and Will. This is the second book that I have read by the author. The first one was the prequel to this book and I highly recommend reading that one as well. I found that the author writes wonderful stories and creates amazing characters that come alive when reading about. This looks to be the first book in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one. This story does have some scenes with mature content.

5.0 out of 5 starsAn unforgetable paranormal story that will have you enraptured

28 October 2017 - Published on Amazon.com

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Alexandrea Weis' mind is like magic. With every thought she has and word she writes, her readers are drawn in mgical mysterious worlds, and DAMNED is no exception. This is the paranrmal world at its most brilliant.

DAMNED is the second in the Blackwell series, even though it staes thatt it is Book One, and it is totally unforgetable. I would recommend that Blackwell be read first, although it is not necessary, but it will give you a greater understanding of Magnus Blackwell. A paranormal thriller, DAMNED will take the reader on a journey that will captivate and entrance them, from the minute that the book is picked up.

Altmover Manor has been purchased by engaged couple Lexi and Will, he is an architect and wants to restore the manor back to its original glory. Things start to become intense when Lexi starts digging into the Manor's past and finds some photographs to help Will with his restoration. Remi, the man who has been caretaking at the Manor, recognises that Lexi is special/gifted, but he is not what he appears to be either. He's not the only one to recognise her gifts, Magnus has taken a special interest in her also.

This book was simpy irresistable, one that definitely could not be put down. The storyline, descriptons and characters are all amazing. From Maine to Louisiana, this book will have you thoroughly intrigued. Highly recommended and totally spellbinding.

Another fantastic chapter in the Blackwell series, Weis continues to draw on her extensive knowledge of the supernatural, tied into southern roots.Weis a writer after my own heart, employing facts and strange tid bits of info sprinkled throughout the story to give it enough credibility that even a skeptic might start believing in a darker world beyond the living.

After reading Blackwell I anticipated Damned. I couldn’t wait ! I was not disappointed. I have always been fascinated with New Orleans, its rich history, and all the myths and legends surrounding it. This book definitely touched on all of those and it was a fantastic read!